Sea of Galilee Crossing - September 15, 2018
65th Sea of ZOGGS Galilee Crossing in memory of the late Ya’acov Hassid
Welcome to the Sea of ZOGGS Galilee Crossing website.
The largest popular swimming event in Israel with a long and glorious tradition is held by the Jordan Valley Regional Council every year for the past 65 years, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Sport and the Ha’poel Center.
In 2017 about 10,000 swimmers took part in the event.
The event is designated for the whole family.
Here you can find details and schedules on the various swim courses and distances, gathering areas and start times to the various heats.
On the Q&A page, you will find answers to questions asked by swimmers as yourself.
Our Online registration will assure you the best price.
Please read carefully the registration and cancellation terms.
We encourage you to use the site and the secure server.
More information about the guest houses and the kibbutzim located near the area of the swim can be found here
Do not miss out on the tips and advice, before, during and after the swim, collected and edited by veteran swimmer Haggai Feletti
If you still feel that you are missing an important information which you could not find on this site, please use the Contact Us page
Online Information and customer service
- FAQ page (updated)
- Like our Facebook page 65th Kinneret crossing - Do feel free to contact us with any question - we will reply within the next business day.
Registration and prices
Swim course / Price | Early registration until 31.8.18 at 10:00 | Late registration until 14.9.18 at 10:00 | Registration on the day of the event 15.9.18 until 08:00 |
Popular swims (Single) | 85 NIS | 100 NIS | 120 NIS |
Family 4 persons (two parents and their children) | 340 NIS | 360 NIS | 480 NIS |
Family 5 persons (two parents and their children) | 425 NIS | 450 NIS | 600 NIS |
Group registration of 30 or more participants | (85 NIS Per Person)Please contact the following link by e-mail | (85 NIS Per Person)Please contact the following link by e-mail | 120 NIS per participant |
Soldiers on compulsory service - on day of the event | NIS 70 subject to soldier certificate |
Registration will end Friday, September 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM!